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X-ALPS3

15 LINE SCHEMATIC

This line schematic is only for
illustration purposes.

Risers

59

58

Risers

A1

B1

C1

A2

B2

C2

A3

B3

C3

A4

B4

C4

A5

B5

C5

A6

B6

C6

A7

a1

b1

c1

a2

b2

c2

a3

b3

c3

a4

b4

c4

a5

b5

c5

a6

b6

c6

a7

b7

c7

a8

b8

c8

a9

b9

c9

a10

b10

c10

a11

b11

c11

a12

b12

c12

a13

b13

c13

a14

b14

c14

s1

s3

S1

S2

s2

s4

S

AI

BI

CI

AII

BII

CII

AIII

BIII

CIII

AM1

BM1

CM1

brmain

A (AI, AII)

B (BI, BII)

C (CI, CII, CIII)

BR I

BR II

BR III

BR 1

BR 2

BR 3

BR 4

BR 5

BR 6

br 1

br 2

br 3

br 4

br 5

br 6

br 7

br 8

br 9

br 10

br 11

br 12

br 13

Lineplan X-Alps2

brmain2

EN

16 RISERS

X-ALPS3

Size XXS, XS, S

TRAGEGURT

X-ALPS2

525 mm

440 mm

400 mm

360 mm

A A2 B

B2

C

A:

A2:

B:

460 mm

B2:

525 mm

C:

Trimspeed

Accelerated

A2 (AIII)

B2 (BIII,S)

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Summary of Contents for X-ALPS3

Page 1: ...X ALPS3 Ultralight Performance LTF09 DE EN D Skywalk GmbH Co KG Windeckstr 4 83250 Marquartstein 49 0 8641 69 48 40 info skywalk info www skywalk info ...

Page 2: ...fs as well as our interest in a variety of outdoor sports It s this big picture view that allows us to continuously set new accents in paragliding We are always open for questions comments or critique and are happy to provide you at any time with further information Your skywalk Team PURE PASSION FOR FLYING TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction 37 2 Description Technical Data Line System 38 3 Accelerat...

Page 3: ...The optimal synthesis of high performance balanced flight characteristics and radically low weight design provides the basis for huge successes where every gram counts PILOT REQUIREMENTS The X ALPS3 is designed for pilots well practised in recovery techniques who fly very actively have significant experience of flying in turbulent conditions and who accept the implications of flying such a wing SC...

Page 4: ...ilo line The main stabilo is connected with the B2 riser The brake lines are not load bearing and lead from the trailing edge over the main brake lines through the brake pulleys on the C risers to the brake handles A marking on the main brake line indicates the position of the handle attachment This setting should not be lengthened for example to provide more brake travel in extreme flight situati...

Page 5: ... The profiles and the crossports on the inside If the glider is dry CAUTION DO NOT LAUNCH IF YOU FIND ANY DEFECTS EVEN SMALL ONES IF YOU FIND ANY SIGNS OF DAMAGE OR ABNORMAL WEAR AND TEAR CONTACT YOUR FLIGHT SCHOOL OR SKYWALK DIRECTLY 3 ACCELERATION SYSTEM The skywalk X ALPS3 can be equipped with a foot operated acceleration system The acceleration system effects the A A2 B and B2 risers Exact len...

Page 6: ...he first time we recommend that you practise some inflations and try some simple flights at a training site This way you are able to get used to your skywalk X ALPS3 Lay out the canopy so that the leading edge is slight ly arched The middle of the canopy should form the deepest point of the paraglider This way the A lines are tensioned first in the middle whilst inflating The paraglider inflates e...

Page 7: ...fect PACKING Conscientiously packing your glider guarantees a consistently high quality First remove all leaves grass sand etc then sort the lines and lay them on top of the glider Always make sure that the glider is dry and clean before you pack it Start with the second cell from the middle and lay them cell for cell on top of each other so that the reinforcements of the inlets are kept together ...

Page 8: ... a little to speed up the opening It is better if you reopen one side at a time to reduce the danger of a stall WINCHTOWING The skywalk X ALPS3 is well suited for winch towing Make sure that you only use certified winches and that you climb from the ground at a flat angle The pilot must have had proper towing instruction and must ensure that the winch operator has had proper training that includes...

Page 9: ...o causes for the negative spin One brake is pulled too far and too hard e g when entering a spiral dive One brake is pulled too hard when flying slowly e g while thermal flying Examples If the pilot is surprised near a summit with little ground clearance by strong wind or a thundercloud neither a B stall nor a spiral dive can help If the pilot is stuck in very strong lift it is advisable to exit t...

Page 10: ...t or detergent Let your glider dry thoroughly before storing it If an accidental negative spin is exited immediately the skywalk X ALPS3 will normal ly resume flight without much altitude loss Just release the brake line that was pulled too far until the airflow is restored to the inside wing After a long negative spin the canopy may surge forward on one side This could result in an impulsive coll...

Page 11: ...n be patched with skywalk sail tape and the swapping out of lines Replacement lines can be ordered directly from the skywalk homepage LINE REPAIRS The main lines of the skywalk X ALPS3 consist of a Dyneema or Technora core Avoid heavy loads on individual lines as excessive stretching may be irreversible Repeating kinking of lines at the same spot reduces their strength Visible damage to lines even...

Page 12: ... is used the glider may display flight characteristics that differ from those in the description 13 NATURE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY COMPATIBLE BEHAVIOR We have taken the first step towards ecological awareness with our nature friendly sport Especially with our mountain climbers who prefer to climb to the launch site Nevertheless we plan on continuing in the same vein This means specifically clean up yo...

Page 13: ... b10 c10 a11 b11 c11 a12 b12 c12 a13 b13 c13 a14 b14 c14 s1 s3 S1 S2 s2 s4 S AI BI CI AII BII CII AIII BIII CIII AM1 BM1 CM1 brmain A AI AII B BI BII C CI CII CIII BRI BRII BRIII BR1 BR2 BR3 BR4 BR5 BR6 br1 br2 br3 br4 br5 br6 br7 br8 br9 br10 br11 br12 br13 Lineplan X Alps2 brmain2 EN 16 RISERS X ALPS3 Size XXS XS S TRAGEGURT X ALPS2 525 mm 440 mm 400 mm 360 mm A A2 B B2 C A A2 B 460 mm B2 525 mm...

Page 14: ... sail 6 Trailing edge 7 Nameplate 60 Overview Glide Overview Glider 61 Total line length XXS www skywalk info Total line length XS www skywalk info Total line length S www skywalk info Single line length XXS www skywalk info Single line length XS www skywalk info Single line length S www skywalk info EN ...

Page 15: ...ROTOCOL Date Customer Name Adress Phone Glider Size Serial number Gütesiegelnr Date of last check Date of first flight Year of construction Accomplished checking Results Description of failure Suggested repairs Identification Visual check of canopy Upper surface Lower surface Profiles Line flares Leading edge Trailing edge Crossports Visual check of lines Seams Abrasion spots Core withdrawals Vis ...

Page 16: ...X ALPS3 NOTES NOTES Notes 65 64 Notes EN ...

Page 17: ... cable is prepared to undertake further actions as a gesture of goodwill to our customers To take advantage of all the skywalk 2 2 Guarantee please register on www skywalk org skywalk bietet seinen Kunden für alle nach dem 01 07 2007 gekauften Gleitschirme eine über die gesetzlichen Gewährleistungsvorschriften hinausgehende skywalk 2 2 Garantie Die skywalk 2 2 Garantie umfasst Fehler am Material o...

Page 18: ...X ALPS3 Skywalk GmbH Co KG Windeckstr 4 83250 Marquartstein 49 0 8641 69 48 40 info skywalk info www skywalk info SAMAXA300 ...

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